College Admissions 101 – Counseling

4 YEAR UNIVERSITIES

Interested in attending a 4-year university after graduating from IVY? That is amazing! Getting a Bachelor's degree from a 4-year university can lead to a lot of wonderful career options. It is the minimum educational requirement for many employers, and going to a university will enlighten you and show you new ways of learning. You'll also be able to think critically about new concepts and ideas.

COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS

Interested in attending a 2-year college college or a vocational school after graduating from IVY? Awesome. Getting an Associate's degree from a community college or getting a certification can get you on track to some great careers. From surgical technician, to cosmetologist, to music technologist, to firefighter... you'll be on the road to some incredible jobs.

UNSURE WHAT COLLEGES OFFER YOUR MAJOR?

There are 3,691 College Options

College Board has an amazing College Search engine. It allows you select from various search filters, such as 'Type of School', 'Location', 'Campus & Housing', and 'Sports & Activities'. In the "Majors & Learning Environment" filter, you can search for a specific major and it will provide a list of colleges that have that specific major. You can also narrow the search by using additional search filters.

LINKS TO USE FOR APPLYING TO COLLEGES

UC Application

CSU Application

Common App

Western Undergraduate Exchange

Community College